We Still Haven’t Recovered From Kelly Clarkson Breaking Down In Tears During This Powerful Performance Of ‘Piece By Piece’ On ‘American Idol’

Still not over Kelly Clarkson‘s powerful performance of “Piece by Piece” on American Idol from 2015? You’re not alone. Over the past week, clips from Clarkson’s live rendition of her 2015 hit have resurfaced on social media, and her vocals and message are just as moving today as they were nine years ago.

At the time, the then-pregnant Grammy winner delivered a deeply moving performance that touched the hearts of everyone present. Audience members were moved to tears, and even judge Keith Urban couldn’t hold back his emotions. The “Since U Been Gone” hitmaker herself got choked up and broke down during the performance.

Yet, with incredible strength, she persevered and completed the song, showcasing her powerful vocal range. Her heartfelt delivery highlighted the emotional lyrics about self-love, self-care, choosing loving partners, and overcoming the absence of a parent.

Around the three-minute mark of the performance, as documented by NBC News, there is a noticeable emotional response from Urban, who sheds a tear. Concurrently, the Kelly Clarkson Show host’s voice exhibits a break. The “Breakaway” singer subsequently attributes part of her emotional reaction to the influence of pregnancy hormones.

In the video’s comments section on YouTube, viewers frequently articulate their emotional response to the live performance, indicating they revisit the clip due to its profound impact on them. “I was at this performance and there was not a dry eye in the building. This performance had every one of us crying and even all these years later, it still brings tears to my eyes,” one fan wrote.